Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Spurs 122-104. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.